There is a senior citizens group in West Paris that meets the first Tuesday of each month, April through December, usually at the homes of its members. Twice a year, we go out somewhere special to eat and December we have our Christmas dinner and party at the West Paris Baptist Church.

This month, we ate at the Trap Corner Restaurant, then adjourned to Evelyn Chamberlain’s cottage on Pleasant Pond for dessert and a program. The trees around the pond were spectacular, so we went “leaf peeping” locally this year.

When we went to pay for our dinners, we were told that an “anonymous resident” had paid for all our dinners. To that kind and caring person, we would like to say a very heartfelt “thank you” from all 14 of us. What a wonderful thing to do for a group of us senior citizens. May God richly bless you for your kindness.

Bertha DeHaas, West Paris
Vibrant arts

Having just performed at the Battle of the Blends concert in Lewiston Nov. 5, I write on behalf of my singing group, Boston Jazz Voices, to thank everyone for giving us such a warm reception. We were excited to be invited to perform in this event, and to realize the extent to which the arts, especially music, are thriving in central and western Maine is thrilling to us.

The vibrancy of the arts in your community is a great tribute to the hard work and perseverance of groups such as the Maine Music Society, and especially of people such as Judy Andrucki, the organizer of the Battle of the Blends, and Edward Walworth, the society’s president.

Members of the society planned the event, advertised it, patronized it, housed many of the performers at no cost and fed us handsomely.

If one mark of a vital community is its willingness to support and sustain the arts and the artists who produce it, then the Lewiston-Auburn area is rich, indeed.

Ann Miller, president, Boston Jazz Voices, Framingham, Mass.
Lost child

When children wander, it’s amazing how many come to help.

To all those involved with finding Devin Gleason, who was lost in the woods, a very heartfelt thank you.

Rita Gleason, Robyn Stevens and Ronald Gleason, Wilton
Great show

On Oct. 15, I attended a performance at Lewiston and Auburn Community Little Theatre. The play was “Beauty and the Beast.” I have been to New York City to see “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and to Boston to see “Phantom of the Opera,” but I never expected to see a performance so wonderful as I saw here in this small community. You’ve got me hooked. Great job and keep the performances coming.

Fern Asselin, Lewiston
Walk for kids

The Franklin County Children’s Task Force expresses its sincere thanks to everyone who walked, sponsored or volunteered to help make this a successful year for Make Tracks for Kids. The Make Tracks for Kids event was held Oct. 1 at the University of Maine at Farmington, where 14 teams, a total of 80 walkers, took part. Last year there were 30 participants. Special thanks to the local corporate supporter and all the teams. A total of $5,109.34 was raised.

Tom Taylor, executive director, Franklin County Children’s Task Force, Farmington

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